Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bilbao will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 27 buses that leave Madrid for Bilbao on Mon, Jun 16, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 323 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €139 Average price |
6h 26m Average duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average duration 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h50 | 9:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h25 | 11:25 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 5h00 | 12:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h10 | 11:25 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h40 | 12:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 5h00 | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h15 | 2:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h40 | 1:55 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 3:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h15 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h10 | 5:10 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h45 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h30 | 9:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h10 | 10:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h55 | 10:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h25 | 9:15 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h30 | 12:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Madrid, Avenida de América | 4h10 | 4:10 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h55 | 4:10 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 22:45 |
You can travel by bus to Bilbao from Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar for as low as $34 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Bus information from Madrid to Bilbao with Alsa:
Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities. A number of bus companies offer domestic and international routes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao are operated by Spanish provider, ALSA with up to 20 departures a day. The first bus leaves in the early hours of the morning, while the last departure at around 8:30 p.m. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao require a journey time of approximately 4 hours.
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Average prices for buses from Madrid to Bilbao when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€31 |
1 Day in Advance |
€31 |
1 Week in Advance |
€31 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€31 |
1 Month in Advance |
€31 |
3 Months in Advance |
€31 |
Madrid to Bilbao Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than both and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 4 hours to arrive in Bilbao.
Buses from Madrid to Bilbao leave from the Intercambiador de Transporte bus station, located on Avenida de America, which has good local transport links by bus and metro to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Madrid's efficient and extensive transport network is supplemented by regular night bus routes. Taxis are also available at the bus station.
Bilbao is a bustling port and the capital of Vizcaya in the Basque Region of Northern Spain and is situated on the tidal Nervión River. Bilbao enjoys a mild climate, more temperate than much of Spain and has become increasingly popular, with visitors enjoying the art and architecture of the modernist Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Other attractions are the Basque Museum and La Ria Maritime Museum. Bilbao's Old Town, or Casco Viejo, has seven streets full of interesting shops and cafes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao arrive at the TermiBus Station, which is linked by tram to central Bilbao. Bilbao has plenty of public transport options, including a Metro line, frequent Bilbobus City buses, one EuskoTran tram line, and the BizkaiBus service which covers surrounding regions and coastal towns. Bilbao has a weekend night bus service, while taxis are also available at the station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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